Do you want to help shape how Scotland's national forests and land are used to deliver lasting benefits for communities? Do you have an interest in community empowerment and sustainable land use, or expertise in renewable energy and onshore wind? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

About FLS

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is the Scottish Government agency responsible for the day-to-day management of Scotland's national forests and land. We look after approximately 640,000 hectares of land across Scotland, balancing environmental, social and economic outcomes for the benefit of current and future generations.

Our forests and land support sustainable timber production, renewable energy development, biodiversity, recreation, tourism and community use. Through our management of this national asset, we play an important role in supporting Scotland's rural economy, tackling climate change and empowering communities.

About the CATS Evaluation Panel

The Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS) supports the implementation of Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. Through the scheme, community organisations can request rights in land and property where they believe they can deliver greater community benefit.

The CATS Evaluation Panel provides independent advice and constructive challenge on Asset Transfer Requests relating to Scotland's national forests and land. The Panel helps ensure that decisions are robust, transparent and informed by a broad range of expertise.

We are currently seeking to appoint two new Panel Members.

About You

We are looking for individuals who can bring independent judgement, strategic thinking and relevant professional expertise to support the Panel's work.

In particular, we are interested in hearing from candidates with experience of:

• Renewable energy and onshore wind development, operation, governance, regulation or community benefit models.
• Community development, community empowerment and rural development.
• Assessing complex proposals and balancing social, environmental and economic outcomes.
• Providing objective advice, constructive challenge and evidence-based recommendations.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who share our commitment to community empowerment and sustainable land management.

Terms

As detailed in the candidate information pack, panel members will be expected to participate in up to four meetings each year and commit up to ten days annually. Meetings may take place online, in person and occasionally involve site visits.

A daily fee of £285 and reasonable travel expenses will be paid. The role does not attract pension or holiday entitlement.

Working closely with the small team at SIDA, this post will promote the work of SIDA through the provision of high-quality digital communication to our members, external stakeholders and the general public, and provide logistical, digital and administrative support for a range of member events including our annual conferences.

The Communications and Events Coordinator will develop engaging content for use across SIDA’s digital platforms, including the SIDA Member Hub, and be proactive in finding new ways to share messages and reach a wider audience.

The post will contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives, and a willingness to collaborate and work closely and flexibly with colleagues is essential.

About Scotland's International Development Alliance

Scotland’s International Development Alliance is the membership body for everyone committed to creating a fairer world, free from poverty, injustice and environmental threats.

Our work facilitates connections in global development to improve impact and effectiveness for a range of actors including public sector bodies, third sector and international NGOs, private companies, universities and charitable trusts.

Our network has a uniquely global reach, with members working in more than 100 countries with a wide range of specialisms. We exist to improve the capacity, influence and effectiveness of those working on global development connected to Scotland through providing opportunities for networking, debate, training and promotion of good practice. We help members share their skills and learn from each other’s best practice to boost effectiveness of our members and their partners

SIDA has excellent working terms including a 4 day week working pattern.

Safeguarding Commitment

SIDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve and work with. We are a proud member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, we systematically request information from previous employers regarding any findings or pending investigations of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during employment.

We are looking for an exceptional person to join The Gannochy Trust, a registered charity well known for its philanthropy and unique housing provision. Highly motivated, with excellent analytical, administrative and organisational skills, you will be committed to the values and broader aims of the Trust, and making a difference to people’s lives.

The Gannochy Trust was founded in 1937 by A K Bell. Our work today has been developed to support the full realisation of our founder’s visionary philanthropy. We provide affordable housing, manage a range of farms, woodlands and buildings and as an independent funder, manage a grant giving programme of around £4.5 million annually. The work of the Trust is both varied and interesting.

For this role, you will ideally have experience working in grant making or fundraising and/or be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the third sector in Perth and Kinross in particular, with a strong background of process management and administrative delivery. You will work closely to support the Grants Manager to deliver the Trust’s grant making processes and contribute to the review and development of the Grants Strategy. A key part of the role will be providing support to applicants and grantees, contributing to assessment of applications and processing decisions.

In return, we offer excellent terms and conditions including a generous pension scheme and health related benefits, as well as training and learning opportunities. You will be a key contributor to the work of the Trust, supporting the delivery of our strategic and operational plans. This post will be predominately office based with flexible working arrangements available subject to operational requirements.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and motivated adviser to join our Thrive Early team.

The Thrive Early Family Adviser will provide practical, holistic support to families with children under five who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, poverty. The role will focus on helping families improve their financial wellbeing by providing advice and support around welfare benefits, income maximisation, debt and other financial issues, as well as information sessions to small groups.

A key part of the role will be building trusted, positive relationships with families who may face significant barriers to engaging with traditional advice services. The postholder will work with families over the medium to long term, providing tailored advice, advocacy and practical support to help them achieve greater financial security and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from Home-Start, Save the Children UK, Citizens Advice Scotland and other local partners to deliver coordinated, whole-family support.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience providing welfare rights, money, debt or holistic advice.
• Experience supporting people experiencing poverty, financial hardship or complex life circumstances.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals and families.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and maintain accurate case records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations and external agencies.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and reducing child poverty.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Scottish Social Security and welfare system.
• Experience of providing information sessions to small groups.
• Experience of working with families with young children.
• Experience of advocacy or casework involving complex issues.
• Experience of monitoring outcomes and contributing to evaluation or reporting.
• Knowledge of local services and support available across the Falkirk Council area.
• Access to a car.

Practical Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be able and willing to travel throughout the Falkirk Council area as required by the role.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Be able to work flexibly in response to the needs of families and the Thrive Early programme.
• Undergo a PVG check

About Thrive Early

Thrive Early is a partnership programme delivered by Citizens Advice Scotland, Home-Start UK and Save the Children UK. The programme supports the Scottish Government's commitment to tackling child poverty by helping families with children under five to prevent and mitigate the impacts of poverty.

Thrive Early provides integrated, community-based and whole-family support. The programme brings together:

• practical and emotional family support from Home-Start;
• financial, welfare and holistic advice from Citizens Advice;
• opportunities for families to share their experiences and influence service development and wider systems change through Save the Children UK.

Support is tailored to individual family circumstances and aims to improve financial wellbeing, emotional resilience, social connections and access to services.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Citizens Advice Bureau (Grangemouth & Bo’ness) Ltd. is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from people whose experiences and backgrounds reflect the diverse communities we serve.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to support candidates and staff with disabilities or other individual requirements.